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rwlh 10/30/25 5:43:08 PM #251:	204 / 4767 Myth: The Fallen Lords - The Siege of Madrigal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hTgvNsqb9Y Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori handsomeboy2012 Hey its that song at the end of the Halo soundtrack! This is a really soft but impactful and emotional piece. Lots of piano and those trademark oohs. I dont really have a lot to say about it its short but highly effective, though I admittedly dont know how much Id remember it if it wasnt at the end of the Halo theme! - 203 / 4723 The Vortex: Quantum Gate II - Veil Nebula https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSmMS20fgxI Candice Pacheco MoonRunes This started out really cool! I like the sci-fi/glitchy type noises. Its staying around a 6.5 though; the rest of it didnt quite keep that exciting hook that the beginning had. That said, I really like the atmosphere and general vibe. It feels like a unique take on all these factory-adjacent songs; its got that 90s sensibility and production quality. Cool song, even if it wasnt quite a keeper. <cite>rwlh posted [p:986889135] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>204 / 4767Myth: The Fallen Lords - The Siege of Madrigalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hTgvNsqb9YMartin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatorihandsomeboy2012 Hey its that song at the end of the Halo soundtrack! This is a really soft but impactful and emotional piece. Lots of piano and those trademark oohs. I dont really have a lot to say about it its short but highly effective, though I admittedly dont know how much Id remember it if it wasnt at the end of the Halo theme!-203 / 4723The Vortex: Quantum Gate II - Veil Nebulahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSmMS20fgxICandice PachecoMoonRunes This started out really cool! I like the sci-fi/glitchy type noises. Its staying around a 6.5 though; the rest of it didnt quite keep that exciting hook that the beginning had. That said, I really like the atmosphere and general vibe. It feels like a unique take on all these factory-adjacent songs; its got that 90s sensibility and production quality. Cool song, even if it wasnt quite a keeper.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
azuarc 10/30/25 8:09:41 PM #252:	Aww, Siege of Madrigal. I'm literally the only person on the planet who knows it from Myth rather than from Halo. --- Only the exceptions can be exceptional. <cite>azuarc posted [p:986890306] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Aww, Siege of Madrigal. I'm literally the only person on the planet who knows it from Myth rather than from Halo.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mojojojo2000 10/30/25 11:56:26 PM #253:	Shadow Hearts - S.S.C.~ Special Shortcuts This feels trippy, like something is going wrong. I think that's the intention, there are some noises here that I don't like but they are super present. Normally I would be bothered by this level of dissonance but it doesn't seem to stick out in a way that's bothersome. The glitching and overall vibe isn't my thing but it's a unique song. Pokmon Sword/Shield - Gym Leader Battle (Full In-Game Version) Oh no, my least favorite Pokemon song. I will try my best be respectful on this one. I just really don't care for the melodies here and they just don't do much for me. I heard this song works way better in context which I don't doubt. The song fits the setting well enough and it is unique for a Gym Battle theme in the series. My main issue with it is that it doesn't go to many places in it's long run time so it ends up not doing anything for me. I would greatly prefer if it was shorter and got to the point quicker instead of lingering on sections. I actually do not mind this theme when it's shortened, the best example is with the arrangements from the anime which I will link. The other thing I really don't like here is the chanting, I just find it annoying personally due to the chants being off key. "That's what chants sound like in real life though!" I don't like them there either lol. The chants are on key in the anime version which is another reason why I prefer it. I also feel like the song is lacking the intensity of a Gym Battle theme this is also remedied in the anime arrangement of the song. This song just isn't for me and I don't like any of it, please don't take offense to this Bitto. It's just really not for me. https://youtu.be/m29oVnLf6vw?si=OV9zO1nx9q56dWvn Myth: The Fallen Lords - The Siege of Madrigal A pleasant and moody piano, nice. I love the chords used for this song are absolutely lovely. I really like this track, it's short and sweet but such a pleasant listen. The Vortex: Quantum Gate II - Veil Nebula This gives me some ringtone vibes with the intro, but it seems to build itself up nicely. The tribal elements are very fitting, this feels like a song that would play for an obscure game from my childhood. The vibe is pretty cool, I can get down with it. Interesting song, I like it. <cite>Mojojojo2000 posted [p:986892055] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Shadow Hearts - S.S.C.~ Special ShortcutsThis feels trippy, like something is going wrong. I think that's the intention, there are some noises here that I don't like but they are super present. Normally I would be bothered by this level of dissonance but it doesn't seem to stick out in a way that's bothersome. The glitching and overall vibe isn't my thing but it's a unique song.Pokmon Sword/Shield - Gym Leader Battle (Full In-Game Version)Oh no, my least favorite Pokemon song. I will try my best be respectful on this one. I just really don't care for the melodies here and they just don't do much for me. I heard this song works way better in context which I don't doubt. The song fits the setting well enough and it is unique for a Gym Battle theme in the series. My main issue with it is that it doesn't go to many places in it's long run time so it ends up not doing anything for me. I would greatly prefer if it was shorter and got to the point quicker instead of lingering on sections. I actually do not mind this theme when it's shortened, the best example is with the arrangements from the anime which I will link. The other thing I really don't like here is the chanting, I just find it annoying personally due to the chants being off key. "That's what chants sound like in real life though!" I don't like them there either lol. The chants are on key in the anime version which is another reason why I prefer it. I also feel like the song is lacking the intensity of a Gym Battle theme this is also remedied in the anime arrangement of the song. This song just isn't for me and I don't like any of it, please don't take offense to this Bitto. It's just really not for me.https://youtu.be/m29oVnLf6vw?si=OV9zO1nx9q56dWvnMyth: The Fallen Lords - The Siege of MadrigalA pleasant and moody piano, nice. I love the chords used for this song are absolutely lovely. I really like this track, it's short and sweet but such a pleasant listen.The Vortex: Quantum Gate II - Veil NebulaThis gives me some ringtone vibes with the intro, but it seems to build itself up nicely. The tribal elements are very fitting, this feels like a song that would play for an obscure game from my childhood. The vibe is pretty cool, I can get down with it. Interesting song, I like it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 10/31/25 9:37:12 AM #254:	202 / 4716 Final Fantasy IX - The Final Battle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IXijnKO8Ow Nobuo Uematsu MacArrowny You know, Igenuinely dont think Ive ever heard this before. And Ive been missing out! Uematsu rocking out with his Playstation organ over here. The Final Battle starts with an extended intro that gives way to something grander in scope, a real opus of a final battle theme. Its great to be swept along there are even people moaning in pain at one point but the thing is, the actual song just isnt as memorable as, say, The Extreme (which I have as a 7). Its still a good time and I imagine it hits harder in game, but I prefer Messenger of Destruction to this (its a 7.5). - 201 / 4685 The DOG Island - Beyond the Sky (English) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-neNAuq5g0s momo feat. Melody Chubak Place Okay, I know I said I liked child vocals, but this ones testing my limits. Its almost a little too cute? Its the same problem I have with the childs version of DREAMS DREAMS from Nights Into Dreams, which Ive never even been able to listen through all the way. Beyond the Sky is almost too much cutesinesswhich is weird, because its not a happy song! Its kind of sad actually, if you listen to the lyrics. For example: I always think of you and I'll try to cross the emerald ocean As long as the stars are guiding me I don't know how much time I need It's a miracle that we could find each other in this world You could interpret this as somebody looking for someone, naturallyor, as is suggested in the comments, as a dog! Which fits in with the game, which is apparently about dogs. So in that sense, the song is a success. Im not really into the vocals but I do think the overall message is strong; that averages out to a 6.5, I guess? Tough one to rate. - That's it for the 6.5s! Next up: the top 200, starting with our first 7/10 song! Congratulations to everybody for having at least one song this high <cite>rwlh posted [p:986894515] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>202 / 4716Final Fantasy IX - The Final Battlehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IXijnKO8OwNobuo UematsuMacArrowny You know, Igenuinely dont think Ive ever heard this before. And Ive been missing out! Uematsu rocking out with his Playstation organ over here. The Final Battle starts with an extended intro that gives way to something grander in scope, a real opus of a final battle theme. Its great to be swept along there are even people moaning in pain at one point but the thing is, the actual song just isnt as memorable as, say, The Extreme (which I have as a 7). Its still a good time and I imagine it hits harder in game, but I prefer Messenger of Destruction to this (its a 7.5).-201 / 4685The DOG Island - Beyond the Sky (English)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-neNAuq5g0smomo feat. Melody ChubakPlace Okay, I know I said I liked child vocals, but this ones testing my limits. Its almost a little too cute? Its the same problem I have with the childs version of DREAMS DREAMS from Nights Into Dreams, which Ive never even been able to listen through all the way. Beyond the Sky is almost too much cutesinesswhich is weird, because its not a happy song! Its kind of sad actually, if you listen to the lyrics. For example: I always think of you and I'll try to cross the emerald oceanAs long as the stars are guiding meI don't know how much time I needIt's a miracle that we could find each other in this world You could interpret this as somebody looking for someone, naturallyor, as is suggested in the comments, as a dog! Which fits in with the game, which is apparently about dogs. So in that sense, the song is a success. Im not really into the vocals but I do think the overall message is strong; that averages out to a 6.5, I guess? Tough one to rate.-That's it for the 6.5s! Next up: the top 200, starting with our first 7/10 song! Congratulations to everybody for having at least one song this high </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacArrowny 10/31/25 10:51:54 AM #255:	Dang, didn't quite get all songs in the top 200. Glad you liked it somewhat at least. I love organ. --- All the stars in the sky are waiting for you. <cite>MacArrowny posted [p:986895038] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Dang, didn't quite get all songs in the top 200. Glad you liked it somewhat at least. I love organ.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gall 10/31/25 11:26:51 AM #256:	Nooo The Final Battle! I was rooting for it in the rwlh Final Fantasystakes. Dare I say its my favorite classic FF final boss theme? At the very least, 2:37-2:57 deserves to be recognized up there with Uematsus best work. --- Tune in to over a decade of VGM history with the VGMC playlists! (Work in progress, currently VGMC1-13) https://pastebin.com/c588Ueqa <cite>Gall posted [p:986895332] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Nooo The Final Battle! I was rooting for it in the rwlh Final Fantasystakes. Dare I say its my favorite classic FF final boss theme? At the very least, 2:37-2:57 deserves to be recognized up there with Uematsus best work.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 10/31/25 5:08:19 PM #257:	~ 7/10 ~ 200 / 4622 Senko no Ronde - Feldherrn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm2ZflH6vLQ Yasuhisa Watanabe R-Man Sad Yack is sad Ive never heard a slower song from this series before. Everything Im familiar with is high energy. And true to form, this picks up around 1:40, with an accordion no less. At 2:40 it goes back to the soft, contemplative side and stays there for the rest of the song. There are dissonant bells at the end, maybe suggesting an uneasy peace? I like this song. I dont think its especially memorable to me like I probably wont remember it in a few minutes but I enjoyed listening to it twice and got something solid out of it each time, and thats enough for a 7. - 199 / 4612 Kula World - Mars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19KjDEtCzlA Twice A Man paulg235 An industrial song, in both a genre sense and a literal sense theres a lot of whirring and drilling going on here. With live instruments I could hear this on some metal/industrial album (I am not great at genres but hopefully you get what I mean). There isnt much melody here, its almost entirely factory vibes, which is fine by me, though I was kind of hoping for more variation throughout the runtime. Still, the industrial noises go a long way! <cite>rwlh posted [p:986898573] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>~ 7/10 ~200 / 4622Senko no Ronde - Feldherrnhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm2ZflH6vLQYasuhisa WatanabeR-Man Sad Yack is sad Ive never heard a slower song from this series before. Everything Im familiar with is high energy. And true to form, this picks up around 1:40, with an accordion no less. At 2:40 it goes back to the soft, contemplative side and stays there for the rest of the song. There are dissonant bells at the end, maybe suggesting an uneasy peace? I like this song. I dont think its especially memorable to me like I probably wont remember it in a few minutes but I enjoyed listening to it twice and got something solid out of it each time, and thats enough for a 7.-199 / 4612Kula World - Marshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19KjDEtCzlATwice A Manpaulg235 An industrial song, in both a genre sense and a literal sense theres a lot of whirring and drilling going on here. With live instruments I could hear this on some metal/industrial album (I am not great at genres but hopefully you get what I mean). There isnt much melody here, its almost entirely factory vibes, which is fine by me, though I was kind of hoping for more variation throughout the runtime. Still, the industrial noises go a long way!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mojojojo2000 10/31/25 8:34:49 PM #258:	Final Fantasy IX - The Final Battle It's been way too long since I last heard this, I don't remember it. This sounds like classic FF, the screams and noises in the background give the song a bit of an edge with how unsettling it is. The melody unfortunately isn't doing anything for me. I do like the bit at 3:00, it sounds pretty cool. This song is alright but it doesn't do a whole lot for me. The DOG Island - Beyond the Sky (English) This is cute and the melodies are nice but the I prefer when kids sing softer and not with their full chest like this. I can't dislike this though, it's like watching one of my nieces sing in a play. It's not "technically good" but I don't care because it's pure. Yeah this is heartwarming I can't dislike it. Senko no Ronde - Feldherrn That triangle is a bit too sharp with how it's produced here, it needs to be softened a little bit. This sounds nice enough so far. Nothing is really coming to mind while listening here, so this won't be a long comment on this one. I don't mind this song. Kula World - Mars That's a cool percussion, I like how the bass melds with the song. It has a bit of a groove, it kind of reminds me of the game Mushroom Men with this musical style. I really like how this is adding instruments as it goes, it makes it so the song doesn't become repetitive. Good song, I liked it. <cite>Mojojojo2000 posted [p:986900396] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Final Fantasy IX - The Final BattleIt's been way too long since I last heard this, I don't remember it. This sounds like classic FF, the screams and noises in the background give the song a bit of an edge with how unsettling it is. The melody unfortunately isn't doing anything for me. I do like the bit at 3:00, it sounds pretty cool. This song is alright but it doesn't do a whole lot for me.The DOG Island - Beyond the Sky (English)This is cute and the melodies are nice but the I prefer when kids sing softer and not with their full chest like this. I can't dislike this though, it's like watching one of my nieces sing in a play. It's not "technically good" but I don't care because it's pure. Yeah this is heartwarming I can't dislike it.Senko no Ronde - FeldherrnThat triangle is a bit too sharp with how it's produced here, it needs to be softened a little bit. This sounds nice enough so far. Nothing is really coming to mind while listening here, so this won't be a long comment on this one. I don't mind this song.Kula World - MarsThat's a cool percussion, I like how the bass melds with the song. It has a bit of a groove, it kind of reminds me of the game Mushroom Men with this musical style. I really like how this is adding instruments as it goes, it makes it so the song doesn't become repetitive. Good song, I liked it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UF8 11/01/25 2:44:07 AM #259:	personally would've classified Feldherrn as being from Senko no Ronde Rev. X, aka. WarTech (while i think that it probably did also get added to the arcade version, that would've been in the "Senko no Ronde SP" overhaul, which came out after rev.x anyway. and i'm still not even sure if it did tbh) (the reason being that it's an ending theme from the overhauled story mode in rev.x. it is said that sp added in all the updates from rev.x but idk if that included the story) edit: had a look at some gameplay of sp and the story mode (which is also the score attack mode) was unchanged from the original release, and every character only has Confetti (song on the original senko no ronde soundtrack) for their ending themes. so yeah it's strictly a rev.x song <cite>UF8 posted [p:986902717] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>personally would've classified Feldherrn as being from Senko no Ronde Rev. X, aka. WarTech (while i think that it probably did also get added to the arcade version, that would've been in the "Senko no Ronde SP" overhaul, which came out after rev.x anyway. and i'm still not even sure if it did tbh) (the reason being that it's an ending theme from the overhauled story mode in rev.x. it is said that sp added in all the updates from rev.x but idk if that included the story)edit: had a look at some gameplay of sp and the story mode (which is also the score attack mode) was unchanged from the original release, and every character only has Confetti (song on the original senko no ronde soundtrack) for their ending themes. so yeah it's strictly a rev.x song</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/01/25 8:03:43 AM #260:	I have edited the metadata, thank you! <cite>rwlh posted [p:986903641] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>I have edited the metadata, thank you!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/01/25 8:13:52 AM #261:	198 / 4574 Tonka Space Station - Housing Module https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqlJ4LtzeOY Brian Jones, Jane Scolieri, Andre Temkin Fluttershy_Pony Pretty straightforward and short rocker. I dont think this song really does anything super exceptional, but its fun and a little goofy, rather charming. It reminds me of a PS1 platformer with its aggressive digital guitars. Real vibes on this one not much to say, it squeaks into the back end of the 7s from being so disarmingly charming that I cant help but like it. - 197 / 4565 Dungeons of Hinterberg - Magical Monster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWEtNEZWFcU Wobblersound Simoun Love that thunder clapping that keeps the tempo. This would be higher even if its only for that but nothing really happens in the second half? It feels like the song needed to stop thirty seconds prior to the ending. That said, the first half is cool enough that I can overlook it. In addition to the clapping, I also enjoy the way the backing synths swell. Neat song! <cite>rwlh posted [p:986903681] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>198 / 4574Tonka Space Station - Housing Modulehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqlJ4LtzeOYBrian Jones, Jane Scolieri, Andre TemkinFluttershy_Pony Pretty straightforward and short rocker. I dont think this song really does anything super exceptional, but its fun and a little goofy, rather charming. It reminds me of a PS1 platformer with its aggressive digital guitars. Real vibes on this one not much to say, it squeaks into the back end of the 7s from being so disarmingly charming that I cant help but like it.-197 / 4565Dungeons of Hinterberg - Magical Monsterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWEtNEZWFcUWobblersoundSimoun Love that thunder clapping that keeps the tempo. This would be higher even if its only for that but nothing really happens in the second half? It feels like the song needed to stop thirty seconds prior to the ending. That said, the first half is cool enough that I can overlook it. In addition to the clapping, I also enjoy the way the backing synths swell. Neat song!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/01/25 5:06:14 PM #262:	196 / 4534 Alien Breed - Main Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLcbXvHuk5A Allister Brimble JONA I love long vgm. As I say in at least one other writeup (Im doing these out of order so bear with me if the timings a little wonky!), longo songos are a great way for me to get invested. The Main Theme to this Amiga game certainly goes through multiple phases. It starts out slow and ominous, then picks up speed, then segues into something mournful, then turns into a funky tuneit keeps changing, staying with one movement for anywhere from 1.5 to 3 minutes. It has no shortage of musical ideas across its 16:38 runtime. It's very impressive to hear a song like this from 1991. The Commodore 64 and Amiga werent as well-known in the US, so many American gamers are unfamiliar with this complex and captivating music. Like I have nothing against the Super Mario Bros. theme, but in 1985 Rob Hubbard composed the theme to Monty on the Run for the C64, which blows Mario out of the water. But Mario is from the more popular game, so thats the song everyone knows. The same is true for some of these Amiga classics. In 1991 the Super Nintendo was launching worldwide with classic soundtracks like F-Zero and Pilotwings, but meanwhile composers like Chris Hulsbeck and Allister Brimble were coming out with these epics that were just as compelling but that your average person doesnt know. I made a project on Rate Your Music called Sound Test, which offers 1000 vgm in an essential list. (Now its actually more than 1000!) I tried, with help from some folks, to really stretch the scope of what vgm had to offer. Thus, the Amiga stands proudly alongside its contemporaries. (Brimble is represented by Spellbound Dizzy for the ZX Spectrum and Project-X for the Amiga.) Shameless plug: if you want to view the list, you can check it out here: https://rateyourmusic.com/list/pl4/sound-test-1000-essential-video-game-songs-from-pac-man-to-pizza-tower/ Anyway, back to Alien Breed. This is a cool song but as much as I love long vgm, it doesnt really hold my interest all the way through. Its more one of those songs I respect more than enjoy. Its still reasonably high on the list 7/10 is certainly above average but I dont think its a keeper for me. Though I like parts of it a lot, particularly the last 30 seconds. - 195 / 4470 Amplitude (PS4) - Recession https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH4GDbPI_Bo Jeff Allen feat. Noelle Leblanc and Naoko Takamoto Plasman Lots of weird timesig stuff! I dont adore this song but it does some things I really appreciate. I like the overall feel of things; the song sounds busy but not cluttered. It also sounds like a live band recording in a studio (because it probably is?). The intro in particular feels like youre moving down off the highest peak on a roller coaster and you better strap in for the ride. Neat song! <cite>rwlh posted [p:986907509] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>196 / 4534Alien Breed - Main Themehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLcbXvHuk5AAllister BrimbleJONA I love long vgm. As I say in at least one other writeup (Im doing these out of order so bear with me if the timings a little wonky!), longo songos are a great way for me to get invested. The Main Theme to this Amiga game certainly goes through multiple phases. It starts out slow and ominous, then picks up speed, then segues into something mournful, then turns into a funky tuneit keeps changing, staying with one movement for anywhere from 1.5 to 3 minutes. It has no shortage of musical ideas across its 16:38 runtime. It's very impressive to hear a song like this from 1991. The Commodore 64 and Amiga werent as well-known in the US, so many American gamers are unfamiliar with this complex and captivating music. Like I have nothing against the Super Mario Bros. theme, but in 1985 Rob Hubbard composed the theme to Monty on the Run for the C64, which blows Mario out of the water. But Mario is from the more popular game, so thats the song everyone knows. The same is true for some of these Amiga classics. In 1991 the Super Nintendo was launching worldwide with classic soundtracks like F-Zero and Pilotwings, but meanwhile composers like Chris Hulsbeck and Allister Brimble were coming out with these epics that were just as compelling but that your average person doesnt know. I made a project on Rate Your Music called Sound Test, which offers 1000 vgm in an essential list. (Now its actually more than 1000!) I tried, with help from some folks, to really stretch the scope of what vgm had to offer. Thus, the Amiga stands proudly alongside its contemporaries. (Brimble is represented by Spellbound Dizzy for the ZX Spectrum and Project-X for the Amiga.) Shameless plug: if you want to view the list, you can check it out here: https://rateyourmusic.com/list/pl4/sound-test-1000-essential-video-game-songs-from-pac-man-to-pizza-tower/ Anyway, back to Alien Breed. This is a cool song but as much as I love long vgm, it doesnt really hold my interest all the way through. Its more one of those songs I respect more than enjoy. Its still reasonably high on the list 7/10 is certainly above average but I dont think its a keeper for me. Though I like parts of it a lot, particularly the last 30 seconds.-195 / 4470Amplitude (PS4) - Recessionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH4GDbPI_BoJeff Allen feat. Noelle Leblanc and Naoko TakamotoPlasman Lots of weird timesig stuff! I dont adore this song but it does some things I really appreciate. I like the overall feel of things; the song sounds busy but not cluttered. It also sounds like a live band recording in a studio (because it probably is?). The intro in particular feels like youre moving down off the highest peak on a roller coaster and you better strap in for the ride. Neat song!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cavedweller2000 11/01/25 5:15:24 PM #263:	I could listen to Alien Breed all day long, another Amiga classic --- Well done to azuarc for finishing 67 places above me in the 2020 GOTD Guru Contest! <cite>Cavedweller2000 posted [p:986907598] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>I could listen to Alien Breed all day long, another Amiga classic</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
loweffortmemes 11/01/25 8:19:06 PM #264:	rwlh posted... 207 / 4810 Wonderful Everyday - Aboard the Ship Naglfa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol0CsPr0ueU Pixelbee @loweffortmemes I like some of this. I like the shoegaze style thats also present in other SubaHibi songs. I especially like the chorus, when it shifts into a minor key (maybe?) and becomes extra emotive. but man, I cannot get behind this singer. She sounds like she struggles to hit some of the high notes sometimes? Its kind of painful to listen to. I can be very picky about vocals, sadly. But I actually think Id like this even less as an instrumental its these specific vocals that spoil it for me, not vocals overall. That said, the rest of it is pretty enjoyable. After two listens I dont even mind the singer all that much, really. Its a decent song with a wistful vibe that I suspect will linger with me for a while. You mentioned that you think you'd like it less as an instrumental, but I did wonder if you'd end up liking this version more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQWreeNCFLY. Don't know how you feel about music box versions of songs, but maybe you'd enjoy it! <cite>loweffortmemes posted [p:986909156] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>rwlh posted... </cite><quote>207 / 4810Wonderful Everyday - Aboard the Ship Naglfahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol0CsPr0ueUPixelbee@loweffortmemes I like some of this. I like the shoegaze style thats also present in other SubaHibi songs. I especially like the chorus, when it shifts into a minor key (maybe?) and becomes extra emotive. but man, I cannot get behind this singer. She sounds like she struggles to hit some of the high notes sometimes? Its kind of painful to listen to. I can be very picky about vocals, sadly. But I actually think Id like this even less as an instrumental its these specific vocals that spoil it for me, not vocals overall. That said, the rest of it is pretty enjoyable. After two listens I dont even mind the singer all that much, really. Its a decent song with a wistful vibe that I suspect will linger with me for a while.</quote>You mentioned that you think you'd like it less as an instrumental, but I did wonder if you'd end up liking this version more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQWreeNCFLY. Don't know how you feel about music box versions of songs, but maybe you'd enjoy it!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gall 11/01/25 8:55:52 PM #265:	This long song is way better than the long song I nominated! (And its subject also happens to be something alien and evil, hmm.) Change is a good way for a long song to stay interesting, but too much change can make it feel messy, and this song threads that needle quite well. It stays with each musical style just long enough to fully explore it, then moves onto something new. Though, my favorite thing about it isnt any particular style, its the synths that first appear at 4:13 that sound like someone going uh. Theyre so silly, which makes it all the more impressive that the 8-11 minute range successfully uses them to sound scary. --- Tune in to over a decade of VGM history with the VGMC playlists! (Work in progress, currently VGMC1-13) https://pastebin.com/c588Ueqa <cite>Gall posted [p:986909528] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>This long song is way better than the long song I nominated! (And its subject also happens to be something alien and evil, hmm.) Change is a good way for a long song to stay interesting, but too much change can make it feel messy, and this song threads that needle quite well. It stays with each musical style just long enough to fully explore it, then moves onto something new. Though, my favorite thing about it isnt any particular style, its the synths that first appear at 4:13 that sound like someone going uh. Theyre so silly, which makes it all the more impressive that the 8-11 minute range successfully uses them to sound scary.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Recession 11/02/25 2:11:36 AM #266:	rwlh posted... The intro in particular feels like youre moving down off the highest peak on a roller coaster and you better strap in for the ride. This song represents the part in the story when they actually initiate the procedure which leads to Mari falling into a coma (the main driving point of the game), whereas the previous 3 songs are mostly backstory. So this analogy actually works for the song as a whole. rwlh posted... live band DID SOMEBODY SAY LIVE BAND?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ee0O-mvSBc&t=144s --- "Sterilize the injection point." "Nanotech serum has entered her bloodstream." "I don't like this..." <cite>Recession posted [p:986912679] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>rwlh posted... </cite><quote>The intro in particular feels like youre moving down off the highest peak on a roller coaster and you better strap in for the ride.</quote>This song represents the part in the story when they actually initiate the procedure which leads to Mari falling into a coma (the main driving point of the game), whereas the previous 3 songs are mostly backstory. So this analogy actually works for the song as a whole.rwlh posted... </cite><quote>live band</quote>DID SOMEBODY SAY LIVE BAND?!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ee0O-mvSBc&t=144s</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/02/25 8:58:15 AM #267:	Will listen later to links posted. - 194 / 4464 Mortal Kombat: Deception - Onaga's Theme (The Dragon Has Left the Building) https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1m6L8PjGPS4 Chase Ashbaker, Richard Carle, Brian Chard, Vincent Pontarelli MegaWentEvil Ooh, I really like the cool-sounding drums. Theyre probably the big selling point for me, especially with how prominent they are. I do love a good percussion-based song. Honestly if this was only the drums, Id be fine I dont think the other aspects, like the background strings or the singing, add much to me. Im a percussion junkie give me that hit! - 193 / 4410 Death Stranding - I'll Keep Coming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnrGMHhnqrw Low Roar @-Chaos-Zero- I dont know what that prominent sound effect throughout is. It sounds sort of like a slot machine or a gun cocking (and really whats the difference between those two things). That sound is enough to keep my interest, at least in the first half; otherwise the song feels pretty plain to me. Songs in this moody style often have to work extra hard to impress me. The second half adds some country flair, which is neat. If anything the slot-gun sound becomes distracting when the song fills up with more instruments. Maybe the mixing is weird on headphones? I guess I like the extra sound more when the song is sparser, so maybe thats a sign that Id prefer if it wasnt there in the second half. I dont know. This song is one of many in the ranking thats improved by a second listen; I got much more into it the second time around, everything came together better for me (though I still stand by my comment about the mixing being a little weird). <cite>rwlh posted [p:986913866] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Will listen later to links posted.-194 / 4464Mortal Kombat: Deception - Onaga's Theme (The Dragon Has Left the Building)https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1m6L8PjGPS4Chase Ashbaker, Richard Carle, Brian Chard, Vincent PontarelliMegaWentEvil Ooh, I really like the cool-sounding drums. Theyre probably the big selling point for me, especially with how prominent they are. I do love a good percussion-based song. Honestly if this was only the drums, Id be fine I dont think the other aspects, like the background strings or the singing, add much to me. Im a percussion junkie give me that hit!-193 / 4410Death Stranding - I'll Keep Cominghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnrGMHhnqrwLow Roar@-Chaos-Zero- I dont know what that prominent sound effect throughout is. It sounds sort of like a slot machine or a gun cocking (and really whats the difference between those two things). That sound is enough to keep my interest, at least in the first half; otherwise the song feels pretty plain to me. Songs in this moody style often have to work extra hard to impress me. The second half adds some country flair, which is neat. If anything the slot-gun sound becomes distracting when the song fills up with more instruments. Maybe the mixing is weird on headphones? I guess I like the extra sound more when the song is sparser, so maybe thats a sign that Id prefer if it wasnt there in the second half. I dont know. This song is one of many in the ranking thats improved by a second listen; I got much more into it the second time around, everything came together better for me (though I still stand by my comment about the mixing being a little weird).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TunnelScene 11/02/25 10:34:56 AM #268:	I couldn't believe Tonka Space Station was a real video game, I saw plenty of the more grounded Tonka games in the 90s but the series was actually usually like...really mundane stuff like architecture lessons & realistic vehicle edutainment stuff. but within 24 hours after rwlh posting that I went to a used game store and saw Tonka Space Station with my own eyes!??? <cite>TunnelScene posted [p:986914514] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>I couldn't believe Tonka Space Station was a real video game, I saw plenty of the more grounded Tonka games in the 90s but the series was actually usually like...really mundane stuff like architecture lessons & realistic vehicle edutainment stuff. but within 24 hours after rwlh posting that I went to a used game store and saw Tonka Space Station with my own eyes!???</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bitto 11/02/25 2:45:31 PM #269:	Trying my best not to get lapped... Wario Factory - Soundscape's alright (especially that laugh), but the melody is a bit too basic for what I want. Lucky Break - Very cool song. The sax is a fun instrument but it doesn't completely dominate the song and the song has a really nice story in its melody that makes it feel complete. ARKANOID Step - Cool, heavy instrumentation off-set by the softer chiptunes. Peacock Purgatory - Acceptable spooky music. The flourish at the end is nice. Sou [Japanese] 4-03 - That's a pretty fascinating idea for a nomiantion - do different variations of a core main theme. Agreed that the jazz fusion is cool, but feels a bit undercooked. The instrumentation and production seems fine; I just don't think the melody is a good fit. Unending Uncanny - I like the frantic energy of the song while still feeling generally upbeat. The breaks in the middle are also very nice. Remembrances - A very pretty song but that's it. Decisive Battle II - It's mostly serviceable boss music, but the last minute or so is the only part I found compelling. I played Octopath 2 and the Decisive Battle II version there incorporates the specific character's leitmotif of the boss they're fighting, which REALLY adds to the song. It looks like Octopath 1 does the same thing, which is cool - though, I still like Octopath 2's melody more. Sad Sun - I definitely am a normie in the VGM world and found myself struggling what songs to nominate, as most of my favorites are already on there. Sad Sun isn't really a song I love, but I do like the Western style of it and thought it was an interesting song for such a tiny part of the game. The melody is not really served by its N64 sound and I think this song could really be better served if synced to the cutscene - it's a bit meandering otherwiser. But a cool concept of a song for sure. Sunbeams through the Leaves - It's funny; I don't think this sounds like Kirby music at all. It's a fine melody, but doesn't do much for me. Final Battle with Saurin - While I do have a higher opinion of final boss music, I do find that this slips to the background far more than I'd like. That background guitar/drums is just a bit too standard. Grass Land 4 - I'm sure I never heard this song before, but it totally feels like I did. Just a really strong melody with the right sort of instrumentation that feels like an instant classic. Opening - It's alright; I like the backing track way more than the primary one. Enjoy Your Stay - Short, yes. But likable and memorable. Aeon - Ticking clocks, my weakness. Really like how the added melody in adds a weight and gravitas while not wallowing in melancholy. Track 6 - Cool instrumentation, but that's it. Main Theme - God, what a cool soundscape. It feels dated but purely on a melodical sense, not in an instrumental sense. I love how it captures both an atmospheric vibe and a catchy melody in the same breadth. Challenge - Cool song; I love how varied it is and manages to sound fairly unique in all of its different parts. Virtue's Last Reward ~Orhcestra~ - I like the VLR main theme a bit, but I'm not as hot on the second half. I don't think it adds much to the main theme. Battle Theme 1 - I'm unfamiliar with Unlimited SaGa. I know this melody and like it quite a lot, but if there's a lot of variations of this theme, I'm not sure which one is the best for me. The strings are quite nice, but I don't like the background instrumentation that much. #245 - #226 Main Theme Aeon Lucky Break Unending Uncanny Challenge --- https://i.imgur.com/9sOWQAf.jpeg <cite>Bitto posted [p:986916653] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Trying my best not to get lapped...Wario Factory - Soundscape's alright (especially that laugh), but the melody is a bit too basic for what I want.Lucky Break - Very cool song. The sax is a fun instrument but it doesn't completely dominate the song and the song has a really nice story in its melody that makes it feel complete.ARKANOID Step - Cool, heavy instrumentation off-set by the softer chiptunes.Peacock Purgatory - Acceptable spooky music. The flourish at the end is nice.Sou [Japanese] 4-03 - That's a pretty fascinating idea for a nomiantion - do different variations of a core main theme. Agreed that the jazz fusion is cool, but feels a bit undercooked. The instrumentation and production seems fine; I just don't think the melody is a good fit.Unending Uncanny - I like the frantic energy of the song while still feeling generally upbeat. The breaks in the middle are also very nice.Remembrances - A very pretty song but that's it.Decisive Battle II - It's mostly serviceable boss music, but the last minute or so is the only part I found compelling. I played Octopath 2 and the Decisive Battle II version there incorporates the specific character's leitmotif of the boss they're fighting, which REALLY adds to the song. It looks like Octopath 1 does the same thing, which is cool - though, I still like Octopath 2's melody more.Sad Sun - I definitely am a normie in the VGM world and found myself struggling what songs to nominate, as most of my favorites are already on there. Sad Sun isn't really a song I love, but I do like the Western style of it and thought it was an interesting song for such a tiny part of the game. The melody is not really served by its N64 sound and I think this song could really be better served if synced to the cutscene - it's a bit meandering otherwiser. But a cool concept of a song for sure.Sunbeams through the Leaves - It's funny; I don't think this sounds like Kirby music at all. It's a fine melody, but doesn't do much for me.Final Battle with Saurin - While I do have a higher opinion of final boss music, I do find that this slips to the background far more than I'd like. That background guitar/drums is just a bit too standard.Grass Land 4 - I'm sure I never heard this song before, but it totally feels like I did. Just a really strong melody with the right sort of instrumentation that feels like an instant classic.Opening - It's alright; I like the backing track way more than the primary one.Enjoy Your Stay - Short, yes. But likable and memorable.Aeon - Ticking clocks, my weakness. Really like how the added melody in adds a weight and gravitas while not wallowing in melancholy.Track 6 - Cool instrumentation, but that's it. Main Theme - God, what a cool soundscape. It feels dated but purely on a melodical sense, not in an instrumental sense. I love how it captures both an atmospheric vibe and a catchy melody in the same breadth.Challenge - Cool song; I love how varied it is and manages to sound fairly unique in all of its different parts.Virtue's Last Reward ~Orhcestra~ - I like the VLR main theme a bit, but I'm not as hot on the second half. I don't think it adds much to the main theme.Battle Theme 1 - I'm unfamiliar with Unlimited SaGa. I know this melody and like it quite a lot, but if there's a lot of variations of this theme, I'm not sure which one is the best for me. The strings are quite nice, but I don't like the background instrumentation that much.#245 - #226Main ThemeAeonLucky BreakUnending UncannyChallenge</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/02/25 5:59:09 PM #270:	192 / 4358 Sou, Atashitachi wa Konna ni mo Rifujin na Sekai ni Ikiteiru no dara yo - Unused song 2: Bakudan tansaku-you jazz fuu / Jazz style for bomb search (2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6QvBIGsi_s&t=137s Hiroyuki Mizuno UF8 Reminder: use timestamps for this games songs. jazz fuu This is jazz, alright. Specifically its the kind of jazz I struggle with: freeform and proggy. There isnt much for me to grab hold of with songs like this not to say theyre boring or bad, but I think with jazz I need something more melodic or, the opposite, weirder. This is in the middle and thus doesnt leave much of an impression on me. That piano is cool though. A second listen, however, does this song wonders. Maybe Im enjoying it more now that I know whats coming? Either way, Im way more into it now. This is why everything gets at least two listens! - 191 / 4353 Hylics - Ruins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I74BqCTpOJY Mason Lindroth @Snake5555555555 Whoatrippy This is two (maybe three?) acoustic guitars strumming along, one normal, one distorted. It feels like Im underwater listening to this, maybe even upside down at the same time. Its a chill song though, something that would probably play really nicely in the background at a restaurant, or a casual party. I like dreamy songs like this. I cant really pick out specific moments or anything; the whole flows along so naturally that if youre reading this and youre curious, I would say just listen and be transported. <cite>rwlh posted [p:986918395] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>192 / 4358Sou, Atashitachi wa Konna ni mo Rifujin na Sekai ni Ikiteiru no dara yo - Unused song 2: Bakudan tansaku-you jazz fuu / Jazz style for bomb search (2)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6QvBIGsi_s&t=137sHiroyuki MizunoUF8 Reminder: use timestamps for this games songs. jazz fuu This is jazz, alright. Specifically its the kind of jazz I struggle with: freeform and proggy. There isnt much for me to grab hold of with songs like this not to say theyre boring or bad, but I think with jazz I need something more melodic or, the opposite, weirder. This is in the middle and thus doesnt leave much of an impression on me. That piano is cool though. A second listen, however, does this song wonders. Maybe Im enjoying it more now that I know whats coming? Either way, Im way more into it now. This is why everything gets at least two listens!-191 / 4353Hylics - Ruinshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I74BqCTpOJYMason Lindroth@Snake5555555555 Whoatrippy This is two (maybe three?) acoustic guitars strumming along, one normal, one distorted. It feels like Im underwater listening to this, maybe even upside down at the same time. Its a chill song though, something that would probably play really nicely in the background at a restaurant, or a casual party. I like dreamy songs like this. I cant really pick out specific moments or anything; the whole flows along so naturally that if youre reading this and youre curious, I would say just listen and be transported.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skulltrumpets 11/02/25 6:32:17 PM #271:	Hylics, my beloved <cite>skulltrumpets posted [p:986918647] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Hylics, my beloved </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
azuarc 11/02/25 6:35:29 PM #272:	rwlh posted... Sou, Atashitachi wa Konna ni mo Rifujin na Sekai ni Ikiteiru no dara yo - Unused song 2: Bakudan tansaku-you jazz fuu / Jazz style for bomb search (2) azuarc posted... Tell me this is an UF8 nom without telling me this is an UF8 nom. --- Only the exceptions can be exceptional. <cite>azuarc posted [p:986918669] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>rwlh posted... </cite><quote>Sou, Atashitachi wa Konna ni mo Rifujin na Sekai ni Ikiteiru no dara yo - Unused song 2: Bakudan tansaku-you jazz fuu / Jazz style for bomb search (2)</quote>azuarc posted... </cite><quote>Tell me this is an UF8 nom without telling me this is an UF8 nom.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mojojojo2000 11/03/25 1:25:36 AM #273:	Tonka Space Station - Housing Module I played one of these Tonka games as a kid but not this one. I had no idea they do something crazy like space. I always associate them with trucks or construction equipment. This sounds intense for a game like this, the bass is pretty interesting to listen to and there are some cool chords. I wish this was a bit longer but it's not bad and has a space feeling to it so it seems successful. I don't mind this song. Dungeons of Hinterberg - Magical Monster This has a slight vaporwave feel to it, I feel like it's building towards something but really subtly. I really enjoy some of the chords here, I think the ending more lowkey part is my favorite here. This is overall just a nice vibey song, I don't mind it. Alien Breed - Main Theme 16 minutes is... ambitious. I don't think I'll enjoy the length but we'll see. The bass sounds great, the build up to the next part of the song was well done. The next part sounds like a different song which means this song falls into the trap a lot of long songs do for me which is that they have a bunch of wildly different sections that makes me question why these weren't all different songs. I like some of the melodic components of the second part. I don't have much else to say, in general I'm not a fan of long songs and this isn't exception. There are elements I like for sure but the length is a bit exhausting for me. Amplitude (PS4) - Recession Right out of the gate and this goes for a specific vibe that's really not my thing. I don't mind a little bit of dissonance here and there in songs but there's a lot here and it's just too much for me. It's also very chaotic which also isn't really my thing. There are guitar bits I enjoy, the vocals aren't doing much for me here. This is really not my thing, sorry. Mortal Kombat: Deception - Onaga's Theme (The Dragon Has Left the Building) I feel like I've heard a song very similar to this, at least the intro with the choir and percussion. I have a bit of beef with sitar but I'll try and let it slide here. I think the percussion is the highlight here. I don't have any strong feelings on this one. Death Stranding - I'll Keep Coming That is a neat little sample at the start, not sure what it is. This feels ominous but also a bit sad, I don't like the bass harmony here because it sounds like it's just the singer pitched down. I would have greatly preferred if they got an actual bass singer, I think the pitched down voices is what makes the harmony sound odd to me. There's an effect that shows up, like a low pitched static and I don't really like it. It kind of hurts my ears which isn't good because I have a bit of a headache this evening. I didn't expect the direction with the banjo, it changes the vibe a decent amount. This isn't my cup of tea. Sou, Atas*achi wa Konna ni mo Rifujin na Sekai ni Ikiteiru no dara yo - Unused song 2: Bakudan tansaku-you jazz fuu / Jazz style for bomb search (2) Yeah this is very much Jazz, I kind of have mixed feelings on a lot of Jazz. I like the instruments but a lot of Jazz is a bit too aimless for my taste, it's usually just a few fellas noodling around so I prefer less improv and more standard vibes. This kind of has both so I'm not completely sure how to feel. This is alright but it's not doing a whole lot for me unfortunately. Hylics - Ruins This makes me think of the band Brand New a tad bit, mostly just with the guitar tone. Surprisingly I don't dislike the dissonance here, maybe because it's not so in my face? Idk, I do wish this had a stronger melody or something to really catch the attention of my ears. It's mostly just an odd vibe which is fine but not something I gravitate towards. No strong feelings on this one. <cite>Mojojojo2000 posted [p:986921499] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Tonka Space Station - Housing ModuleI played one of these Tonka games as a kid but not this one. I had no idea they do something crazy like space. I always associate them with trucks or construction equipment. This sounds intense for a game like this, the bass is pretty interesting to listen to and there are some cool chords. I wish this was a bit longer but it's not bad and has a space feeling to it so it seems successful. I don't mind this song.Dungeons of Hinterberg - Magical MonsterThis has a slight vaporwave feel to it, I feel like it's building towards something but really subtly. I really enjoy some of the chords here, I think the ending more lowkey part is my favorite here. This is overall just a nice vibey song, I don't mind it.Alien Breed - Main Theme16 minutes is... ambitious. I don't think I'll enjoy the length but we'll see. The bass sounds great, the build up to the next part of the song was well done. The next part sounds like a different song which means this song falls into the trap a lot of long songs do for me which is that they have a bunch of wildly different sections that makes me question why these weren't all different songs. I like some of the melodic components of the second part. I don't have much else to say, in general I'm not a fan of long songs and this isn't exception. There are elements I like for sure but the length is a bit exhausting for me.Amplitude (PS4) - RecessionRight out of the gate and this goes for a specific vibe that's really not my thing. I don't mind a little bit of dissonance here and there in songs but there's a lot here and it's just too much for me. It's also very chaotic which also isn't really my thing. There are guitar bits I enjoy, the vocals aren't doing much for me here. This is really not my thing, sorry.Mortal Kombat: Deception - Onaga's Theme (The Dragon Has Left the Building)I feel like I've heard a song very similar to this, at least the intro with the choir and percussion. I have a bit of beef with sitar but I'll try and let it slide here. I think the percussion is the highlight here. I don't have any strong feelings on this one.Death Stranding - I'll Keep ComingThat is a neat little sample at the start, not sure what it is. This feels ominous but also a bit sad, I don't like the bass harmony here because it sounds like it's just the singer pitched down. I would have greatly preferred if they got an actual bass singer, I think the pitched down voices is what makes the harmony sound odd to me. There's an effect that shows up, like a low pitched static and I don't really like it. It kind of hurts my ears which isn't good because I have a bit of a headache this evening. I didn't expect the direction with the banjo, it changes the vibe a decent amount. This isn't my cup of tea.Sou, Atas*achi wa Konna ni mo Rifujin na Sekai ni Ikiteiru no dara yo - Unused song 2: Bakudan tansaku-you jazz fuu / Jazz style for bomb search (2)Yeah this is very much Jazz, I kind of have mixed feelings on a lot of Jazz. I like the instruments but a lot of Jazz is a bit too aimless for my taste, it's usually just a few fellas noodling around so I prefer less improv and more standard vibes. This kind of has both so I'm not completely sure how to feel. This is alright but it's not doing a whole lot for me unfortunately.Hylics - RuinsThis makes me think of the band Brand New a tad bit, mostly just with the guitar tone. Surprisingly I don't dislike the dissonance here, maybe because it's not so in my face? Idk, I do wish this had a stronger melody or something to really catch the attention of my ears. It's mostly just an odd vibe which is fine but not something I gravitate towards. No strong feelings on this one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/03/25 9:34:52 AM #274:	190 / 4349 Crazy Sonic - CrazyBus Remix (Another Version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7_eVqr7zms Ralakimus @dowolf What a fun application of the CrazyBus theme! I enjoy the CrazyBus theme a lot (its a 7) and its neat to see this tongue-in-check arrangement, which is the beginning played over top of what sounds like a concert at a high school auditorium. Big sound check vibes. It makes CrazyBus sound almost normal, which maybe you find that unappealing, but I love creative ways to reinterpret something like that. - 189 / 4307 Madou Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy - Final Boss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owDu0XexN-Y Mochiri TunnelScene This is a final boss theme alright! Its very tense. Lots of big sounds. Big drums and big synths and a big choir sample. I like how chaotic it is; it keeps moving at breakneck speed. Its not a song I can see myself really returning to much its maybe a little too intense, if that makes sense? but one thing I really love is the drums. Theyre probably the biggest highlight for me. I also like the part around 1:05 where the song gets more subdued; I tend to like when intense/high-energy have little breaks like that, it makes the rest of it feel more impactful. <cite>rwlh posted [p:986923294] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>190 / 4349Crazy Sonic - CrazyBus Remix (Another Version)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7_eVqr7zmsRalakimus@dowolf What a fun application of the CrazyBus theme! I enjoy the CrazyBus theme a lot (its a 7) and its neat to see this tongue-in-check arrangement, which is the beginning played over top of what sounds like a concert at a high school auditorium. Big sound check vibes. It makes CrazyBus sound almost normal, which maybe you find that unappealing, but I love creative ways to reinterpret something like that.-189 / 4307Madou Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy - Final Bosshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owDu0XexN-YMochiriTunnelScene This is a final boss theme alright! Its very tense. Lots of big sounds. Big drums and big synths and a big choir sample. I like how chaotic it is; it keeps moving at breakneck speed. Its not a song I can see myself really returning to much its maybe a little too intense, if that makes sense? but one thing I really love is the drums. Theyre probably the biggest highlight for me. I also like the part around 1:05 where the song gets more subdued; I tend to like when intense/high-energy have little breaks like that, it makes the rest of it feel more impactful.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/03/25 4:38:54 PM #275:	188 / 4267 F-Zero GX - Osc-Sync Carnival (Lightning, incl. final lap) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=limm-3Q7GGc Hidenori Shoji @Isquen I really like this soundtrack! Its got such intensity to it while still generally being catchy enough to hum. This isnt my absolute favorite from the game, but I was still able to recall it before clicking on the link, which says a lot! The big moneymaker here is the ehhhh-WOH" synth effect all throughout, but I also really like the section at the end of the loop for a nice spin on the flavor. Cool pick! - 187 / 4246 Cytus II - The End Years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrimgGg5pHc Sta bebr117 This starts off awesomebut then it doesnt quite reach those same heights for me. Its still a great song I love the overall production, grandiose and forlorn, and the specific instruments are really delightful. The vocals add a lot to the experience too. You took a risk nominating such a violin-heavy song, but I like those too! Really, theres a lot to like, even if it still doesnt measure up to the intro. <cite>rwlh posted [p:986926867] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>188 / 4267F-Zero GX - Osc-Sync Carnival (Lightning, incl. final lap)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=limm-3Q7GGcHidenori Shoji@Isquen I really like this soundtrack! Its got such intensity to it while still generally being catchy enough to hum. This isnt my absolute favorite from the game, but I was still able to recall it before clicking on the link, which says a lot! The big moneymaker here is the ehhhh-WOH" synth effect all throughout, but I also really like the section at the end of the loop for a nice spin on the flavor. Cool pick!-187 / 4246Cytus II - The End Yearshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrimgGg5pHcStabebr117 This starts off awesomebut then it doesnt quite reach those same heights for me. Its still a great song I love the overall production, grandiose and forlorn, and the specific instruments are really delightful. The vocals add a lot to the experience too. You took a risk nominating such a violin-heavy song, but I like those too! Really, theres a lot to like, even if it still doesnt measure up to the intro.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mojojojo2000 11/03/25 7:35:49 PM #276:	Crazy Sonic - CrazyBus Remix (Another Version) Ooh, a remix of Crazy Bus. It probably won't beat my favorite remix though, I might as well link it below lol. This sounds almost fever dream ish but also kind of unsettling. I don't think this is for me but it is a good remix of the theme. This is my favorite cover/remix of the Crazy Bus theme. https://youtu.be/b19MjOmYx0Y?si=ccIoLS0bsZmhh_iQ Madou Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy - Final Boss I'm always down for some Puyo Puyo music but this was extremely unexpected, I did not expect Resident Evil lol. The percussion isn't my favorite, the atmosphere here is really cool and it feels intimidating and scary. Quite cool even though it's not my cup of tea. F-Zero GX - Osc-Sync Carnival (Lightning, incl. final lap) It's been awhile since I last listened to this song. Can't remember how it sounds off the top of my head. Very standard electronic music, it reminds me of early 2000s "techy" cartoons that would have songs like this. I do like how it's not completely static the whole way through and has a few bass movements. I do like some of the higher synth progressions that hop in every once and awhile. It doesn't really do anything for me just because I don't have any strong feelings towards these types of songs. Cytus II - The End Years This has some really interesting twists and turns, I don't expect what comes next. It has Electronic, Rock and Orchestral elements which the composer blends really well. I'm kind of surprised but I can kind of vibe with this even though it is a bit chaotic. 1:15 - 1:40 is probably my favorite part, the piano but near the end is very pleasant. I like this song, it was a fun listen. <cite>Mojojojo2000 posted [p:986928544] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Crazy Sonic - CrazyBus Remix (Another Version)Ooh, a remix of Crazy Bus. It probably won't beat my favorite remix though, I might as well link it below lol. This sounds almost fever dream ish but also kind of unsettling. I don't think this is for me but it is a good remix of the theme.This is my favorite cover/remix of the Crazy Bus theme.https://youtu.be/b19MjOmYx0Y?si=ccIoLS0bsZmhh_iQMadou Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy - Final BossI'm always down for some Puyo Puyo music but this was extremely unexpected, I did not expect Resident Evil lol. The percussion isn't my favorite, the atmosphere here is really cool and it feels intimidating and scary. Quite cool even though it's not my cup of tea.F-Zero GX - Osc-Sync Carnival (Lightning, incl. final lap)It's been awhile since I last listened to this song. Can't remember how it sounds off the top of my head. Very standard electronic music, it reminds me of early 2000s "techy" cartoons that would have songs like this. I do like how it's not completely static the whole way through and has a few bass movements. I do like some of the higher synth progressions that hop in every once and awhile. It doesn't really do anything for me just because I don't have any strong feelings towards these types of songs.Cytus II - The End YearsThis has some really interesting twists and turns, I don't expect what comes next. It has Electronic, Rock and Orchestral elements which the composer blends really well. I'm kind of surprised but I can kind of vibe with this even though it is a bit chaotic. 1:15 - 1:40 is probably my favorite part, the piano but near the end is very pleasant. I like this song, it was a fun listen.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
skulltrumpets 11/03/25 7:55:29 PM #277:	noooooo not my f-zero gx noooooo <cite>skulltrumpets posted [p:986928694] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>noooooo not my f-zero gx noooooo</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/04/25 8:07:00 AM #278:	186 / 4235 Sou, Atashitachi wa Konna ni mo Rifujin na Sekai ni Ikiteiru no dara yo Unused song 1: Bakudan tansaku-you mirai fuu / Future style for bomb search. (1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6QvBIGsi_s Hiroyuki Mizuno UF8 I really like the sounds in this one. The song opens with a tinkly/crystally beat and then transitions into something a bit more synth guitar. The moments when it goes back to the crystally bits are my favorites, probably because they sound a bit like chiptune. Theres also a mysterious feeling as the notes swirl around, taking their time to fade in and out. As with the other versions, this sounds totally distinct its pretty impressive that Mizuno was able to make such unique variants on the same basic song. - 185 / 4212 Resident Evil (2002) - Neptune Tank/Aqua Ring https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQPksaD8p7Y Shusaku Uchiyama, Misao Senbongi, Makoto Tomozawa @Isquen Spooky horror game ambience. Kind of minimalist most of the time except for some strings that pipe in near the end of the loop. I imagine tiptoeing around somewhere dark to this music, afraid of what comes next. I dont know much Resident Evil music, but if you told me this was from a Metroid game, Id have no reason to disbelieve you. Its got a nice alien quality to it, reminiscent of what Ive heard from, say, Metroid Dread. Its also very evocative of coldness, like it plays in some sort of secluded ice area or something. Pretty effective. <cite>rwlh posted [p:986932811] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>186 / 4235Sou, Atashitachi wa Konna ni mo Rifujin na Sekai ni Ikiteiru no dara yo Unused song 1: Bakudan tansaku-you mirai fuu / Future style for bomb search. (1)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6QvBIGsi_sHiroyuki MizunoUF8 I really like the sounds in this one. The song opens with a tinkly/crystally beat and then transitions into something a bit more synth guitar. The moments when it goes back to the crystally bits are my favorites, probably because they sound a bit like chiptune. Theres also a mysterious feeling as the notes swirl around, taking their time to fade in and out. As with the other versions, this sounds totally distinct its pretty impressive that Mizuno was able to make such unique variants on the same basic song.-185 / 4212Resident Evil (2002) - Neptune Tank/Aqua Ringhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQPksaD8p7YShusaku Uchiyama, Misao Senbongi, Makoto Tomozawa@Isquen Spooky horror game ambience. Kind of minimalist most of the time except for some strings that pipe in near the end of the loop. I imagine tiptoeing around somewhere dark to this music, afraid of what comes next. I dont know much Resident Evil music, but if you told me this was from a Metroid game, Id have no reason to disbelieve you. Its got a nice alien quality to it, reminiscent of what Ive heard from, say, Metroid Dread. Its also very evocative of coldness, like it plays in some sort of secluded ice area or something. Pretty effective.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FFDragon 11/04/25 9:01:57 AM #279:	rwlh posted... like it plays in some sort of secluded ice area or something a flooded basement full of zombie sharks actually --- If you wake up at a different time, in a different place, could you wake up as a different person? #theresafreakingghostafterus <cite>FFDragon posted [p:986933171] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>rwlh posted... </cite><quote>like it plays in some sort of secluded ice area or something</quote>a flooded basement full of zombie sharks actually</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Isquen 11/04/25 9:25:07 AM #280:	Splitting hairs. And possibly the rest of the body, too. --- [Rock and Stone] <o/ <cite>Isquen posted [p:986933321] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Splitting hairs. And possibly the rest of the body, too.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/04/25 4:22:45 PM #281:	Catching up on links people have posted: loweffortmemes posted... You mentioned that you think you'd like it less as an instrumental, but I did wonder if you'd end up liking this version more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQWreeNCFLY . Don't know how you feel about music box versions of songs, but maybe you'd enjoy it! I can take or leave music box arrangements. This one's pleasant enough. The melody transitions nicely into this format, especially around the 1:00 mark. I actually think this might place even higher than the original - not sure! Recession posted... DID SOMEBODY SAY LIVE BAND?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ee0O-mvSBc&t=144s Sadly this recording sounds like it's being strained through a colander but I'm sure seeing it live was great! <cite>rwlh posted [p:986937293] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Catching up on links people have posted:loweffortmemes posted... </cite><quote>You mentioned that you think you'd like it less as an instrumental, but I did wonder if you'd end up liking this version more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQWreeNCFLY. Don't know how you feel about music box versions of songs, but maybe you'd enjoy it!</quote>I can take or leave music box arrangements. This one's pleasant enough. The melody transitions nicely into this format, especially around the 1:00 mark. I actually think this might place even higher than the original - not sure!Recession posted... </cite><quote>DID SOMEBODY SAY LIVE BAND?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ee0O-mvSBc&t=144s</quote>Sadly this recording sounds like it's being strained through a colander but I'm sure seeing it live was great!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/04/25 5:13:17 PM #282:	184 / 4140 Fire & Ice - Water World Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=837r5Wpa7nA Jason Page Cavedweller2000 Not A Dance of Fire and Ice, thats different. A lovely little water theme (if you couldnt tell from the title). Like many, many water themes in vgm, its evocative of the calm yet turbulent state of being in the water. This song is a bit more haunting than most water themes; theres a feeling of isolation in the chippy notes. I really appreciate its commitment to this spooky aesthetic; I can picture exploring deeper into the water, watching the light from the sun slowly dim. - 183 / 4103 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 - Heavy Gear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8Gye2dFXY Takanori Arima @FL81 This was my original writeup: So this song does some cool things. I like the factory noises, which is standard for me. I like the weird time signature. I like the general melody and presentation. buuuuuuut. This would be significantly higher if it werent for the quality of the audio. This isnt a link problem I checked two other links, the song just sounds like this. The mastering is totally off. I dont really know how to describe it other than to say that this song sounds like what things sound after Ive been listening to something really loud: tinny, muffled, but out of alignment with things all over the place aurally. Its a mess. Borderline unlistenable. This might be a me problem maybe its a song I cant use headphones for? but yeah this is too much of a (literal) headache for me. Im sorry Im sure thats not satisfying for you but I have to be honest. This is my writeup after listening on speakers: Speaker audio quality sucks, but it makes this song sounds so much better. I thought this was cool enough to try on speakers, so Im breaking my headphones-only habit for this. Originally this was a literal 2! So yeah. +1 for speakers I guess! <cite>rwlh posted [p:986937828] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>184 / 4140Fire & Ice - Water World Themehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=837r5Wpa7nAJason PageCavedweller2000 Not A Dance of Fire and Ice, thats different. A lovely little water theme (if you couldnt tell from the title). Like many, many water themes in vgm, its evocative of the calm yet turbulent state of being in the water. This song is a bit more haunting than most water themes; theres a feeling of isolation in the chippy notes. I really appreciate its commitment to this spooky aesthetic; I can picture exploring deeper into the water, watching the light from the sun slowly dim.-183 / 4103Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 - Heavy Gearhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8Gye2dFXYTakanori Arima@FL81 This was my original writeup: So this song does some cool things. I like the factory noises, which is standard for me. I like the weird time signature. I like the general melody and presentation. buuuuuuut. This would be significantly higher if it werent for the quality of the audio. This isnt a link problem I checked two other links, the song just sounds like this. The mastering is totally off. I dont really know how to describe it other than to say that this song sounds like what things sound after Ive been listening to something really loud: tinny, muffled, but out of alignment with things all over the place aurally. Its a mess. Borderline unlistenable. This might be a me problem maybe its a song I cant use headphones for? but yeah this is too much of a (literal) headache for me. Im sorry Im sure thats not satisfying for you but I have to be honest. This is my writeup after listening on speakers: Speaker audio quality sucks, but it makes this song sounds so much better. I thought this was cool enough to try on speakers, so Im breaking my headphones-only habit for this. Originally this was a literal 2! So yeah. +1 for speakers I guess!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FL81 11/04/25 5:21:08 PM #283:	rwlh posted... buuuuuuut. This would be significantly higher if it werent for the quality of the audio. This isnt a link problem I checked two other links, the song just sounds like this. The mastering is totally off. I dont really know how to describe it other than to say that this song sounds like what things sound after Ive been listening to something really loud: tinny, muffled, but out of alignment with things all over the place aurally. Its a mess. Borderline unlistenable. This might be a me problem maybe its a song I cant use headphones for? but yeah this is too much of a (literal) headache for me. Im sorry Im sure thats not satisfying for you but I have to be honest. Huh, outside of that crusty guitar sample 12 seconds in, this sounds fine on my headphones? I need a second (third?) opinion on this, maybe I'm going crazy ~~now I'm worried about K.M.ERA, LOL~~ --- https://i.imgur.com/TGkNCva.gif https://i.imgur.com/8mWCvA4.gif <cite>FL81 posted [p:986937911] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>rwlh posted... </cite><quote>buuuuuuut. This would be significantly higher if it werent for the quality of the audio. This isnt a link problem I checked two other links, the song just sounds like this. The mastering is totally off. I dont really know how to describe it other than to say that this song sounds like what things sound after Ive been listening to something really loud: tinny, muffled, but out of alignment with things all over the place aurally. Its a mess. Borderline unlistenable. This might be a me problem maybe its a song I cant use headphones for? but yeah this is too much of a (literal) headache for me. Im sorry Im sure thats not satisfying for you but I have to be honest.</quote>Huh, outside of that crusty guitar sample 12 seconds in, this sounds fine on my headphones?I need a second (third?) opinion on this, maybe I'm going crazy now I'm worried about K.M.ERA, LOL</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/04/25 5:33:04 PM #284:	Honestly it sounded better just now so maybe I was audio hallucinating things either way I'm glad I listened on speakers! <cite>rwlh posted [p:986938030] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Honestly it sounded better just now so maybe I was audio hallucinating things either way I'm glad I listened on speakers!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tazzyboyishere 11/04/25 5:53:45 PM #285:	rwlh, please re-do this project from scratch with two lists. One list ranked with headphones, one list ranked with speakers. Thanks. --- http://i.imgur.com/l7xxLh1.jpg PSN/Steam - RoboQuote ; NNID - TazzyMan <cite>tazzyboyishere posted [p:986938300] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>rwlh, please re-do this project from scratch with two lists. One list ranked with headphones, one list ranked with speakers. Thanks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
-Chaos-Zero- 11/04/25 6:01:49 PM #286:	Yes, and don't forget bone conduction or osmosis via subsonic frequencies. 4 lists, so listen to each song 4 times. 16 times per song sounds doable if you just stagger it. (But seriously invest in some high end headphones if you enjoy making these huge lists). --- The Pizza Formerly Known as CalzoneB <cite>-Chaos-Zero- posted [p:986938396] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Yes, and don't forget bone conduction or osmosis via subsonic frequencies.4 lists, so listen to each song 4 times. 16 times per song sounds doable if you just stagger it. (But seriously invest in some high end headphones if you enjoy making these huge lists).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Plasman 11/04/25 6:22:58 PM #287:	Please rank all 46360 combinations of 2 songs on this list (listening to one in one ear and one in the other) <cite>Plasman posted [p:986938630] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Please rank all 46360 combinations of 2 songs on this list (listening to one in one ear and one in the other)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/04/25 6:23:42 PM #288:	My headphones are fine! I've never had that experience with any other song before. <cite>rwlh posted [p:986938641] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>My headphones are fine! I've never had that experience with any other song before.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FL81 11/04/25 6:27:30 PM #289:	-Chaos-Zero- posted... (But seriously invest in some high end headphones if you enjoy making these huge lists). I can personally attest to having good experiences with headphones made by Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic! --- https://i.imgur.com/TGkNCva.gif https://i.imgur.com/8mWCvA4.gif <cite>FL81 posted [p:986938689] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>-Chaos-Zero- posted... </cite><quote>(But seriously invest in some high end headphones if you enjoy making these huge lists).</quote>I can personally attest to having good experiences with headphones made by Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Plasman 11/04/25 6:40:11 PM #290:	Didn't realize B8 was in the pocket of Big Headphone <cite>Plasman posted [p:986938811] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Didn't realize B8 was in the pocket of Big Headphone</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cavedweller2000 11/04/25 6:43:51 PM #291:	rwlh posted... 184 / 4140 Fire & Ice - Water World Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=837r5Wpa7nA Jason Page Cavedweller2000 Not A Dance of Fire and Ice, thats different. A lovely little water theme (if you couldnt tell from the title). Like many, many water themes in vgm, its evocative of the calm yet turbulent state of being in the water. This song is a bit more haunting than most water themes; theres a feeling of isolation in the chippy notes. I really appreciate its commitment to this spooky aesthetic; I can picture exploring deeper into the water, watching the light from the sun slowly dim. I included this theme purely for nostalgia, as nothing else transports me back to my childhood quite like it. Ive always found it hauntingly beautiful, especially considering it comes from a cutesy platformer from the early 90s. A true testament to what the Amigas sound hardware was capable of! --- Well done to azuarc for finishing 67 places above me in the 2020 GOTD Guru Contest! <cite>Cavedweller2000 posted [p:986938844] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>rwlh posted... </cite><quote>184 / 4140Fire & Ice - Water World Themehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=837r5Wpa7nAJason PageCavedweller2000 Not A Dance of Fire and Ice, thats different. A lovely little water theme (if you couldnt tell from the title). Like many, many water themes in vgm, its evocative of the calm yet turbulent state of being in the water. This song is a bit more haunting than most water themes; theres a feeling of isolation in the chippy notes. I really appreciate its commitment to this spooky aesthetic; I can picture exploring deeper into the water, watching the light from the sun slowly dim.</quote>I included this theme purely for nostalgia, as nothing else transports me back to my childhood quite like it.Ive always found it hauntingly beautiful, especially considering it comes from a cutesy platformer from the early 90s. A true testament to what the Amigas sound hardware was capable of!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TunnelScene 11/04/25 7:46:54 PM #292:	I got that dbz song immediately head after listening to it but it eventually seamlessly morphed into this song so now i am sharing it for anyone who is interested to hear the random song it turned into in my head https://youtu.be/muemQ4ASock <cite>TunnelScene posted [p:986939476] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>I got that dbz song immediately head after listening to it but it eventually seamlessly morphed into this song so now i am sharing it for anyone who is interested to hear the random song it turned into in my headhttps://youtu.be/muemQ4ASock</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FL81 11/04/25 8:03:39 PM #293:	TunnelScene posted... I got that dbz song immediately head after listening to it but it eventually seamlessly morphed into this song so now i am sharing it for anyone who is interested to hear the random song it turned into in my head https://youtu.be/muemQ4ASock That is uncanny! I can't help but wonder if there was some level of inspiration there --- https://i.imgur.com/TGkNCva.gif https://i.imgur.com/8mWCvA4.gif <cite>FL81 posted [p:986939679] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>TunnelScene posted... </cite><quote>I got that dbz song immediately head after listening to it but it eventually seamlessly morphed into this song so now i am sharing it for anyone who is interested to hear the random song it turned into in my headhttps://youtu.be/muemQ4ASock</quote>That is uncanny! I can't help but wonder if there was some level of inspiration there</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamikazePotato 11/04/25 8:04:46 PM #294:	Plasman posted... Didn't realize B8 was in the pocket of Big Headphone It's a music topic, what did you expect For me, high-end headphones make a huge difference in the listening experience --- It's Reyn Time. <cite>KamikazePotato posted [p:986939691] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Plasman posted... </cite><quote>Didn't realize B8 was in the pocket of Big Headphone</quote>It's a music topic, what did you expectFor me, high-end headphones make a huge difference in the listening experience</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/04/25 8:13:06 PM #295:	I have misspoken: apparently earbuds are a separate category from headphones. I've always used the term interchangeably. In that case, I use earbuds. <cite>rwlh posted [p:986939783] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>I have misspoken: apparently earbuds are a separate category from headphones. I've always used the term interchangeably. In that case, I use earbuds.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TunnelScene 11/04/25 9:38:02 PM #296:	FL81 posted... That is uncanny! I can't help but wonder if there was some level of inspiration there "some level of inspiration" would certainly be "on brand" for dbz...! <cite>TunnelScene posted [p:986940631] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>FL81 posted...</cite><quote>That is uncanny! I can't help but wonder if there was some level of inspiration there</quote>"some level of inspiration" would certainly be "on brand" for dbz...!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
-Chaos-Zero- 11/05/25 4:22:48 AM #297:	Funnily enough, Tenkaichi 2 was a game Yamamoto wasn't involved with, but I guess the homages run deep: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg3_CV7Q0apItznABqbGMTGRcgAQdG0hw&si=h8daWCZq6rdtdbOQ --- The Pizza Formerly Known as CalzoneB <cite>-Chaos-Zero- posted [p:986943032] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>Funnily enough, Tenkaichi 2 was a game Yamamoto wasn't involved with, but I guess the homages run deep: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg3_CV7Q0apItznABqbGMTGRcgAQdG0hw&si=h8daWCZq6rdtdbOQ</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rwlh 11/05/25 9:26:14 AM #298:	182 / 4036 Invisible Inc. - Plastech Cybermedical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBnxm_LGOY4 Vince De Vera, Jason Garner maple_violet An ambient track that starts out kind of spooky, then gets kind of sad, then gets a little energetic I like the factory-esque bursts of percussion before we segue into something with a more definable pattern. The bass is strong throughout, and there are lots of audio goodies: deep horn noises, pistons, even some strings near the end. This is a song presumably best listened to with headphones [edit: or earbuds apparently???], to extract all the little surprises. I enjoyed listening to this its not a song that I think will stick with me, but rather its a song Ill probably come upon a year or two from now and enjoy reacquainting myself with. - 181 / 4009 UNSIGHTED - Sunset Frontier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhCWEYr6iJY Fernanda Dias @Hbthebattle This is mostly a piano/guitar, somewhat acoustic song until around 1:15, when this wicked percussion comes in. I dont know what type of drumming that is it sounds like using a natural object instead of an instrument but I really love it. Im assuming thats why you picked this song (its the obvious highlight for me), but I do like the rest too. Its a moody song, befitting a piece called Sunset Frontier, and the guitar and piano play off each other nicely. <cite>rwlh posted [p:986944331] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>182 / 4036Invisible Inc. - Plastech Cybermedicalhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBnxm_LGOY4Vince De Vera, Jason Garnermaple_violet An ambient track that starts out kind of spooky, then gets kind of sad, then gets a little energetic I like the factory-esque bursts of percussion before we segue into something with a more definable pattern. The bass is strong throughout, and there are lots of audio goodies: deep horn noises, pistons, even some strings near the end. This is a song presumably best listened to with headphones [edit: or earbuds apparently???], to extract all the little surprises. I enjoyed listening to this its not a song that I think will stick with me, but rather its a song Ill probably come upon a year or two from now and enjoy reacquainting myself with.-181 / 4009UNSIGHTED - Sunset Frontierhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhCWEYr6iJYFernanda Dias@Hbthebattle This is mostly a piano/guitar, somewhat acoustic song until around 1:15, when this wicked percussion comes in. I dont know what type of drumming that is it sounds like using a natural object instead of an instrument but I really love it. Im assuming thats why you picked this song (its the obvious highlight for me), but I do like the rest too. Its a moody song, befitting a piece called Sunset Frontier, and the guitar and piano play off each other nicely.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dowolf 11/05/25 3:29:32 PM #299:	welp, ton to catch up on after being away for a chunk. I'll Keep Coming is gorgeous. I love how it keeps layering more things on, keeps surprising me. Especially that high siren-esque thing around 3:30? I don't know if it's something I'll keeping coming back to, but I really enjoyed it. Crazy Sonic is such a trip. I love how the "normal" music binds it, causes your brain to make sense of the chaos. It's such a cool effect. I have no idea what to make of Fia's final boss, but I want to listen to it again, so :) OMG the end years is incredible~! It reminds me a little of Unknown Polution, with the huge dynamic contrast while also having a lot of forward-pointing energy, if Raiden V were world music. --- Nonsense. "Testing" is for when you're still guessing--and now, I have no need to guess. -- Agatha, Girl Genius <cite>dowolf posted [p:986947770] in I rank VGM... [t:81051045]...</cite> <quote>welp, ton to catch up on after being away for a chunk.I'll Keep Coming is gorgeous. I love how it keeps layering more things on, keeps surprising me. Especially that high siren-esque thing around 3:30? I don't know if it's something I'll keeping coming back to, but I really enjoyed it.Crazy Sonic is such a trip. I love how the "normal" music binds it, causes your brain to make sense of the chaos. It's such a cool effect.I have no idea what to make of Fia's final boss, but I want to listen to it again, so :)OMG the end years is incredible~! It reminds me a little of Unknown Polution, with the huge dynamic contrast while also having a lot of forward-pointing energy, if Raiden V were world music.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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